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I know many people had Chung ready to overtake James Sanders as starting safety. I think that talk is over. My question is, although Chung is certainly the future, if one of our starting safeties goes down in week one, who is your pick to replace him, Chung or McGowan?

When Chung improves enough so that he can cover an infant in a crib, I'll look to him as a backup. Right now, I'm praying the team doesn't need one.

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Yes I agree BUT...........Chung is supposed to be an incredibly hard worker, smart, and has good athletic skills. I have every confidence that he will learn to catch these punts and learn some coverage skills in the future. But I agree with you, right now, watching Chung is a little painful.

Chung has been decent at safety this preseason. He was playing different positions last night including nickel as a try out for his versatility. Obviously he failed that test.

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He's a rookie and he'll get better. I bagged on him earlier this thread, but I certainly expect improvement. This coaching staff will work with him and give him the knowledge. The rest will be up to him.

McGowan is getting cut unless BB saw something on STs from him to keep him - I say he is out.

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No way McGowan's getting cut. I had him making the team before Slater got hurt, but now it's a given. I'd bet money on it. In fact, right now I'd guess that he's the primary backup at safety if we need one. Chung will get there, but he's not ready yet.

McGowan is getting cut unless BB saw something on STs from him to keep him - I say he is out.

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I don't know about that...last night in his half-time interview with Steve Burton, McGowan was mentioned as someone trying to win a roster spot (along with Lewis) and BB replied I don't know if those guys are fighting for a spot. I don't know if that really means anything, but I thought it was interesting.